16 fun things to do this weekend

May 15, 2014 |The Enterprise

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The 5th Annual IBCA-Sanctioned State Barbecue Cook Off, hosted by Beaumont Masonic Charities, May 16-18 at the Beaumont Elks Lodge No. 286, 11431 U.S. 90. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. The event includes a silent auction, washerboard competitions, vendors and live music. There will be a dance featuring the Larry Tillery Band, May 16, Cajun music is featured May 17 and Latino music and dancing May 18. Admission to the dances are $5 per person. Brisket plate lunches available for sale at 11 a.m. until they run out May 17. Fajita lunches will be for sale at 11 a.m. until they run out May 18. Plates $8. Yolanda Piedras will be given the Community Builder Award at 4 p.m. May 17. Proceeds provide scholarships for area students. (409) 554-5387.( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )

James Nielsen/Staff

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The 5th Annual IBCA-Sanctioned State Barbecue Cook Off, hosted by Beaumont Masonic Charities, May 16-18 at the Beaumont Elks Lodge No. 286, 11431 U.S. 90. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. The event includes a silent auction, washerboard competitions, vendors and live music. There will be a dance featuring the Larry Tillery Band, May 16, Cajun music is featured May 17 and Latino music and dancing May 18. Admission to the dances are $5 per person. Brisket plate lunches available for sale at 11 a.m. until they run out May 17. Fajita lunches will be for sale at 11 a.m. until they run out May 18. Plates $8. Yolanda Piedras will be given the Community Builder Award at 4 p.m. May 17. Proceeds provide scholarships for area students. (409) 554-5387.( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )